SPRING COMEDY

CHELSEA HANDLER

Now that the vodka-loving comedian has wrapped up her Netflix talk show Chelsea, she is heading back on the road. Life Will Be the Death of Me covers a year of self-discovery in her life, diving deep into her therapy and attempts to become more self-sufficient in the year following Trump’s election. àhamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004. 1300 182 183. artscentremelbourne.com.au. 8pm. $81.60. Mon Oct 7.

STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT

These comedy superstars first met in 1986 on the set of Three Amigos and immediately started making each other laugh. But it wasn’t until 2016 that they joined forces on a live tour. The show was filmed for a Netflix special, and they’re bringing the follow-up show to Australia, the provocatively titled Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t (Martin is 73 and Short is 69, after all). They’ll be joined by by Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band the Steep Canyon Rangers. àmelbourne Arena, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne 3000. 132 849. ticketek.com. au. 8pm. $119.90-$274.90. Fri Nov 15.

ÁJOSH THOMAS

Since Please Like Me brought one of our homegrown favourites to the world’s attention (he’s also got a new show in the works, FYI), Thomas hasn’t had much time for the stage. In fact, it’s been six long years since his last stand-up show, Douchebag. Thomas says that he’s nervous about his return – but he has a lot to say. àpalais Theatre, 14 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda 3182. 136 100. ticketmaster.com.au. 7.30pm. $54.90. Sat Nov 9.